Indulge in the comfort food of sloppy joes while still feeling good thanks, to the wholesome ingredients that keep this recipe paleo friendly. Slightly sweet, savory and satisfying – what’s not to love?!
Paleo sloppy joes are always a hit in my family! This dinner is one of my daughter’s favorites, and I love that it’s so easy to put together. Made in the slow cooker, just combine your ingredients, walk away from the kitchen, and come back to the classic taste of sloppy joes ready to eat.
For a more sophisticated take on sloppy joes, I recommend serving these over some roasted sweet potatoes. The slight sweetness from the beef combines with the sweet potato wonderfully to make a delicious and filling meal.
When choosing chili powders, take care to purchase one that is made of spices only. Read the ingredient label carefully. Chili powder ingredients often include additives and anti-caking agents.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. ground beef, preferably grass-fed
1 leek, diced (white and light green parts only)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups strained tomatoes (you should be able to find this near the marinara sauces in your local health food
store)
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Place the ground beef, bell pepper and the leeks in the slow cooker.
2) In a medium sized bowl, combine the garlic, honey, strained tomatoes, tomato paste, coconut aminos, chili
powder, and chili pepper flakes.
3) Pour the tomato mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker. Use a wooden spoon to break up
the ground beef.
4) Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until meat is cooked through.
5) Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6) Serve and enjoy your paleo sloppy joes!
Pair this with a salad using my Paleo Caesar Salad Dressing or my Massaged Kale Salad with Almonds and Cranberries!
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Mexican Inspired Chicken Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 2 lbs. skinless boneless, chicken thighs, cut into 1.5 inch chunks
- 1 onion thickly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium zucchinis chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 5 cups chicken broth preferably homemade
- 2 cups salsa preferably a simple tomato salsa
Optional Garnishes
- cilantro
- jalapeno
- green onion
- lime
- avocado
Instructions
- Combine the coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken with the spices. When the chicken is well coated, move it to the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, garlic, zucchinis, bell pepper, carrots, tomato paste, chicken broth and salsa.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with garnishes of your choice and serve!
Notes:
